With more and more people seeking a flexible, live/work lifestyle that incorporates a home office, it’s no wonder that this type of residential unit is becoming increasingly popular. Often featuring converted warehouses, manufacturing buildings, or lofts, many live/work spaces contain raised or mezzanine floors, innovative storage ideas, and clever layouts to delineate between public and private areas. Here, we take a look at some setups we would happily call home.

1. Xeros in Phoenix, Arizona by Matthew and Lisa Trzebiatowski

2. Modern Multi-Use Residence in Halifax, Canada by Susan Fitzgerald Architecture

3. The Benson Apartment at La Equina in San Diego, California by Hector Perez

1. Xeros in Phoenix, Arizona by Matthew and Lisa Trzebiatowski

2. Modern Multi-Use Residence in Halifax, Canada by Susan Fitzgerald Architecture

3. The Benson Apartment at La Equina in San Diego, California by Hector Perez

4. A Prefab Home, Office, and Manufacturing Building in Chicago by Urban Lab

5. A Photographer's Live/Work Home in Japan by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects

6. A Transformed Attic in Montreal, Canada by L. McComber Itée

7. The Bowstring Truss House in Portland, Oregon by Works Partnership Architecture

8. A Los Angeles Studio With Cues From Game Design by CHA:COL

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